Zooming in on cilia sheds light into blinding diseases
Cilia are short hair-like structures found on the surface of most cells. They play important roles in human and animal development and in every day
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vision
Virtual avatar reveals what the brain likes to see
Opening the eyes immediately provides a visual perception of the world – and it seems so easy. But the process that starts with photons stimulating
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Orion shines a light in the dark for the blind
In a dark room inside Baylor College of Medicine, study participants are asked to look at a blacked out computer screen and point to a
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Image of the Month: Neurons in the retina
Brain function is all about connections. In the retina, neurons comprise distinct populations that form precise connections in synaptic layers. “What makes these cells
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Image of the Month: Measuring the effects of microgravity on vision
Astronauts have developed ocular changes affecting vision in microgravity, associated with findings suggestive of elevated intracranial pressure (ICP). Currently, the ICP can only be
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In focus: Our guiding values
The name Baylor College of Medicine brings many things to mind – pioneering efforts in heart surgery and genetics, strength in research, well-prepared students, diversity,
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Bad classroom behavior? Examine vision, hearing for your student
Have a student acting out in school? Hearing or vision problems could be driving their behavior.
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